I thought that sorbitol was “fake sugar,” and had no idea that its found naturally in plums. Why is sorbitol from plums beneficial in digestive health?
Sorbitol does occur naturally in plum juice and is also a common sugar substitute. It works by drawing water into the large intestine and can help to stimulate bowel movements. As a sugar substitute, it is derived from plums as a nutritive sweetener, and it provides almost half of the average calories per gram of regular sugar and starch. Sorbitol is metabolized slowly from the body, which contributes to maintaining digestive regularity.
